3-Day Family-Friendly Itinerary for Hampi

  1. Day 1: Virupaksha Temple, Hemakuta Hill, and Lotus Mahal
    Starting from your hotel
    Time and Distance from last location: About 30 mins (9 km) by car

    The Virupaksha Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple has a beautiful gopuram and an intricate architecture. After visiting the temple, climb the Hemakuta Hill to get a panoramic view of Hampi. Walk towards the Lotus Mahal, a beautiful palace with a lotus-shaped dome and arches that look like petals.

  2. Day 2: Vittala Temple, King's Balance, and Queen's Bath
    Starting from your hotel
    Time and Distance from last location: About 35 mins (7 km) by car

    The Vittala Temple is a World Heritage site with beautiful stone carved columns and a musical pillar that emits different notes when struck. Nearby is the King's Balance, where Kings in Hampi were weighed against gold, which was later distributed to the poor. After that, visit the Queen's Bath, a well-preserved bathing place for the Royal women.

  3. Day 3: Anegundi, Sanapur Lake, and Monkey Temple
    Starting from your hotel
    Time and Distance from last location: About 35 mins (11 km) by car

    Take a trip to the nearby village of Anegundi where you can see the ancient cave paintings, the Anegundi Fort, and the beautiful landscapes of paddy fields and hills. After that, head towards the Sanapur Lake, a serene water body surrounded by boulders and palm trees, where you can relax and enjoy the view. End your day by visiting the Monkey Temple, a Hanuman temple where Monkeys run around freely.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Virupaksha Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Hemakuta Hill (1 hour, free)
  • Lotus Mahal (1 hour, INR 30 per person)
  • Vittala Temple (2-3 hours, INR 40 per person)
  • King's Balance (30 mins, INR 10 per person)
  • Queen's Bath (30 mins, INR 10 per person)
  • Anegundi (2-3 hours, free)
  • Sanapur Lake (1-2 hours, free)
  • Monkey Temple (1 hour, free)

  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 90 per person

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can visit other temples like Achutaraya Temple and Hazara Rama Temple. You can also go on a Coracle Boat ride on the Tungabhadra River and visit the Daroji Bear Sanctuary. If you have less time, you can skip Anegundi and the Monkey Temple, or just visit one of the architectural temples like Virupaksha or Vittala.

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